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Humanitarian Action for Children 2026 - Syrian Refugees and Other Vulnerable Populations

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Highlights

  • Fifteen years into the Syrian crisis, 7.2 million people, including 3.1 million children, in Egypt, Jordan and Türkiye remain in need of humanitarian assistance. Refugees and vulnerable host communities face growing economic, social and climate-related pressures.
  • In 2026, UNICEF’s humanitarian response will deliver integrated and inclusive services. It will provide urgent relief to refugees, host communities and other vulnerable populations while supporting safe, voluntary and dignified returns for Syrians choosing to return to the Syrian Arab Republic.
  • UNICEF will ensure access to quality education and skills development, essential health and nutrition services, mental health and psychosocial support, protection for survivors of gender-based violence, safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services and cash assistance for families in need.
  • UNICEF is appealing for US$229.5 million in 2026 to reach 3.1 million people, including 1.9 million children, in Egypt, Jordan and Türkiye.The funding will support Syrian refugees and other vulnerable populations in accessing critical, life-saving services. UNICEF's coordinated approach will strengthen emergency preparedness, resilience and inclusion and enhance coordination with the UNICEF country office in the Syrian Arab Republic to ensure the continuity of services inside that country.

KEY PLANNED TARGETS

656,030 children and women accessing primary health care

300,000 children/caregivers accessing community-based mental health and psychosocial support

1.2 million children accessing formal or non-formal education, including early learning

1.4 million people accessing a sufficient quantity and quality of water